MSc Public Policy
University of Reading
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University of Reading

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Gain the tools to understand and assess public policy with our MSc Public Policy degree.Domestic and international public policy decisions affect all areas of our lives, including health, welfare, housing, education, security, international development, energy and climate change.On this University of Reading’s interdisciplinary course, you will use traditional and modern insights from both economics and politics to develop the essential skills needed in policy making and policy ...Read more

Gain the tools to understand and assess public policy with our MSc Public Policy degree.

Domestic and international public policy decisions affect all areas of our lives, including health, welfare, housing, education, security, international development, energy and climate change.

On this University of Reading’s interdisciplinary course, you will use traditional and modern insights from both economics and politics to develop the essential skills needed in policy making and policy administration.

Specialist pathways

There are five different pathways within MSc Public Policy that reflect major public policy challenges. You can combine core and optional modules from different pathways, or choose to specialise in one:

  • Global and Regional Governance and Institutions
  • International Security Studies
  • International Development and Emerging Markets
  • Sustainable Environments
  • Welfare and Social Policy.

The pathways are designed so you can tailor your studies to reflect your personal or national interests, as well as provide an issue-based focus for further in-depth analysis. This means you can also choose to undertake a dissertation in conjunction with the pathway component of your studies.

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53/101
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35th
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hyun
27 Jan 23

School needs to give more systematically information about the school system to international students. in my case, I had an experience of wandering without knowing what to do at..Read more

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Robert
27 Jan 23

Everyone is friendly and the lecturers are very approachable. The campus and facilities are great. There is a lot to offer in Reading town centre and London is one train stop..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:2 level or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. a social science, arts, business or humanities subject is preferred. Relevant work experience may also be taken into account.

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£10,800 per year

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£22,350 per year

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£22,350 per year

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hyun
27 Jan 23
MSc Public Policy
School needs to give more systematically information about the school system to international students. in my case, I had an experience of wandering without knowing what to do at...
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Robert
27 Jan 23
MSc Public Policy
Everyone is friendly and the lecturers are very approachable. The campus and facilities are great. There is a lot to offer in Reading town centre and London is one train stop...
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University of Reading
Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Custom House  0.7 miles away

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